From Kirkwall - Orkney Mainland Private Tour

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About this activity

Get ready for an incredible tour around Orkney!! Orkney is unique because of its Neolithic monuments. The group of monuments constitutes a major prehistoric cultural landscape which depicts life in this remote archipelago 5000 years ago.

We will drive through agricultural land to the shores of Scapa flow, a natural harbour located off the coast of Scotland

Then we will stop at Unstan Chambered Cairn

A quick visit to The Stones of Stennes

Ring of Brodgar is our next attraction to visit

Skara Brae is one of the best-preserved stone-built Neolithic settlements. It is one of the most fascinating prehistoric villages

We will also stop at Skaill House.

Our last stop is Italian Chapel: our driver/ tour guide will let you know about the fascinating history of this well know church on the island

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Top Private Tours UK

Ages: Adults (2–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional local guide
Included: Port or Hotel pick up and drop off
Included: Private tour
Included: Skara Brae and Skaill House Ticket included
Included: We guarantee a full refund if you cancel this reservation 30 days prior to the arrival date

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Scapa Flow

one hour

A natural harbour located off the coast of Scotland. It is known for its archaeological significance and also for its fascinating war stories. Listen to your guide!!
Unstan Chambered Cairn

40 min

Unstan Chambered Cairn was probably built about 5000 years ago as a communal burial place. Unusual example of a stalled cairn, with internal divisions or staills and single side cell
Standing Stones of Stenness

20 min

Four giant megaliths which date back to 3100BC making it one of the oldest stone circles in Britain. Originally there were twelve stones, some standing up to six metres high. Today only four remain.
Ring of Brodgar

40 min

Ring of Brodgar is the finest known circular late Neolithic or early Bronze Age stone ring. It is a site of ritual and ceremony and hauntingly beautiful. Get your cameras ready to take some great pictures!!
Skara Brae

2 hours Admission included

Skara Brae is one of the best-preserved stone-built Neolithic settlements. It is one of the most fascinating prehistoric villages, the village is older than the Pyramids and Stonehenge. You will see the circular houses built from slabs of stone where our ancestors lived 5000 years ago.

We will also stop at Skaill House, a historic manor house which overlooks the Neolithic site Skara Brae and the spectacular Bay of Skaill.
The Italian Chapel

40 min Admission included

Our last stop is Italian Chapel: our driver/ tour guide will let you know about the fascinating history of this well-known church on the island